A Luba standing female figure, Democratic Republic of Congo,...

A Luba standing female figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, carve in a posture symbolising the desire for a safe birth, with a strong face and angular coiffure with plaited braid, her hands resting on the side of her stomach, the pronounced breasts and stomach with lozenge shape scarification marks, with protruding belly button flanked by carved cowrie shells, with a blue glass beaded necklace, on a separate circular stand, 52.8cm overall

Footnote: The collection of Eric Mayes.